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Selectboard mulls changes to Taft Corners zoning draft BY JASON STARR Observer staff
Feedback from concerned residents and landowners may alter the final form that new zoning regulations for Taft Corners take. The Williston Selectboard is considering adopting “form-based code” for the 1,000-acre commercial and residential hub. The code was drafted with the help of a consultant and citizen input over the course
of the past two years and recommended for approval by the planning commission. It aims to create a more pedestrian-friendly growth center, with block-style streets, clustered buildings and pocket parks. The selectboard opened the proposal to public comment over the course of its past two meetings this month, and will continue to consider it at an Aug. 23 meeting. Feedback so far has surfaced several potential issues with the draft that the board is considering changing.
Some residents, for example, have objected to building heights that will be allowed, which could top out at 100 feet, according to Planning and Zoning Director Matt Boulanger. “(They) will be twice as tall as the Finney Crossing buildings,” resident Marcia Urie wrote in a letter to the selectboard. “This is totally out of scale with the surroundings.” John Marcotte, a member of the Historic and Architectural Advisory Committee,
said that the drawings that have been presented to help residents visualize how development will occur under the new code have failed to accurately depict the proposed building heights. “What if one or a few scattered buildings of these proposed sizes are built, and then … it is several years before more are added. We can end up with tall standalone buildings,” Marcotte said. “If people strongly object, then it’s too late to lower them.” see ZONING page 21
Village tour sparks zoning discussion BY KARSON PETTY Community News Service
Williston Senior Planner Emily Heymann outlined proposed updates to Williston Village zoning regulations as she led a group of curious residents along Williston Road last Thursday. The consensus among attendees: Officials need to balance the desire for more development with preserving the village’s historic character. A first for Williston, the tour was a flagship event for planning officials in their efforts to spread awareness and gather public input on the proposed zoning updates, which aim to boost the number of people moving in and starting businesses in the village. “I think what this is trying to do is to make it so people can afford to maintain their houses so that we get some more infill and maybe eventually have some new business,” said Williston Planning Commission Vice Chair Chapin Kaynor, who joined more than a dozen other residents as they set off from Town Hall around 5 p.m. The tour was set in motion by the 2018 adoption of a new village master plan, an addition to the town’s 2016-2024 comprehensive plan, Heymann said. “The master plan set goals for revising the zoning so the standards are clearer, easier for property owners to understand and for the boards and staff to administer,” she said. By Aug. 5 this year, planning staff hope
to start finalizing zoning updates with a formal hearing process. The zoning updates also aim to boost village vibrancy by allowing the development of kiosk-style businesses like icecream stands and to-go coffee shops, plus giving owners of historic homes more flexibility in making repairs. Work on such homes is tightly regulated under current zoning standards — as a way to ensure historic preservation — but planners want to loosen the rules so that people can more easily roll out needed fixes. “The current standards are discouraging that vibrancy,” Heymann said. Heymann curated the tour so that each of its 12 stops would correspond to certain topics addressed by the proposed zoning updates. The first three stops represented the largest areas of proposed regulation revision and prompted the most discussion from participants. First, Heymann explained the difficulties owners of historic homes face with repairs or renovations at a stop centered on slate, windows and materials. Current historic preservation guidelines require homeowners to respect the original character of a building. The town’s Historic and Architectural Advisory Committee ― which pre-approves applications for historic restoration before they reach official development review ― has often interpreted that verbiage as requiring homeowners to make repairs with
Williston Senior Planner Emily Heymann, center, leads a tour of the village to spark discussion about proposed zoning updates in the historic district. OBSERVER PHOTO BY KARSON PETTY
original materials. In the past, most appeals to the committee have been handled on a case-bycase basis, Heymann said, which can result in unequal treatment. “It’s important for what it means to the property owners because updating homes and structures is expensive and takes investment,” she said. One such homeowner, long-time village resident Carmyn Stanko, said she could not afford to replace her single-pane windows when needed because current
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A biweekly trip down memory lane with members of the Williston Historical Society
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The later life and death of Adelia Barber (Griswold) Potter (1829-1872) BY ELIZABETH A. ALLEN Special to the Observer
Car, trash truck crash injures one, spills diesel fuel A car collided with a trash truck last Friday morning at the intersection of North Brownell Road and Industrial Avenue, injuring two people and causing a leak of diesel fuel. The crash closed Industrial Avenue for more than an hour. The Williston Fire Department and Police Department responded to the scene. One driver was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. PHOTO COURTESY OF PRESCOTT NADEAU
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In my first article on Adelia Barber (Griswold) Potter, wife of Charley Potter, who was acquitted of killing Adelia’s adoptive mother Sally Griswold, I explored her childhood, conflict-ridden marriage, and life before Sally’s death. I argued that, throughout her life, Adelia considered herself victimized by cruel forces. In part II, I discussed the enmity between the Potters and the Griswolds when the Potters moved into the Griswolds’ house in 1865. Adelia likely felt aggrieved because Sally threatened to disinherit her. Though John Ward’s confession fingered Charley as the organizer of Sally’s murder, I argued that Adelia’s sense of being wronged by Sally, as well as her other crimes with Charley, suggest that Adelia was party to Sally’s killing. Even if Adelia was not as active a participant as Charley, she almost certainly knew about his murder
plans and at least did nothing to stop them. After Sally’s murder and Charley’s acquittal, the Potters continued to live in Sally’s house along with Ephraim, despite the fact that Willistonians generally despised them. Adelia and Charley may have thought that, with Sally out of their way, they could enjoy a calm, steady life. They soon found out otherwise, however. A CRIME OF BOREDOM?
In April, 1867, the residents of the mansion, now called “the house of Chas. H. Potter,” suffered a robbery. The unknown burglars took “$1000.00 in U.S. gold-bearing bonds, $150.00 in currency, and a lady’s gold watch and chain” (Burlington Times, April 27). The house was not Adelia’s desired safe refuge, but an irresistible target for yet more violence and crime. Adelia and Charley also committed some of that crime. For example, in late 1865, after Sally’s murder, but before the case went to trial, Charley was indicted for passing counterfeit money. Several years later, Adelia and Charles see PAST TIMES page 3
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collaborated on an even bigger job: a robbery. In June, 1868, $1,300 worth of cottons, clothes and shoes were stolen from Smith Wright’s North Williston general store. The goods were found in the Potter house, and Adelia was arrested. Charley, who was conveniently out of town in Canada, was arrested later. Why did the Potters rob a well-known store in the town where they were anathema? For one thing, they were probably bored. Life in Williston was much more tranquil than their rowdy days in Canada. They were used to escaping brawls and outsmarting debt collectors. A hometown robbery might have seemed exciting, particularly to Charley. For another thing, Adelia at least apparently thought they could get away with it. Detective Noble Flanagan (also involved in the 1865 Griswold murder trial) searched the house thoroughly. According to the Burlington Times: “not a sign could he find of the plunder. Mrs. Potter kindly assisted him … stoutly protesting that they had no caves about the mansion” where the stolen goods could be hidden. Adelia’s denials of involvement seem like classic misdirection, while her helping the
detective indicates that she might have believed that she could get away with her lies. After all, she was never charged in connection with Sally’s murder. Perhaps she hoped that she could avoid charges again. She couldn’t. At a September trial, Charley was charged with counterfeiting, burglary and having burglar’s tools; Adelia was charged with burglary, having burglar’s tools and receiving stolen goods. They both pleaded innocent to everything. But fellow robber Stephen Foster testified against them, and both Potters were found guilty. In my opinion, this robbery verifies that Adelia and Charley consistently committed their crimes as a team. Before Sally’s murder, they cheated people and evaded collections together. After Sally’s murder, they burgled together. Because they regularly collaborated on other jobs (and because, as previously argued, they both resented Sally), I think that Adelia and Charley both played a role in Sally’s death. The Potters were sentenced to state prison, Charley for ten years, Adelia for seven. They only served part of their terms. Adelia died in prison on December 15, 1872. The Chittenden County Historical Society’s Look Around Essex and Williston (1972) says that she died after a blow to the head in a prison brawl — a violent end for a vio-
lent life. Despite her stormy relationships with the Griswolds, she was buried in their family plot in Eldredge Cemetery, South Burlington. Charley was slightly more fortunate. He requested and received a governor’s pardon on June 5, 1877, left prison, moved west and outlived Adelia by a decade, dying in Chicago on Janu-
People who were reporting on the Griswold murder when it happened assumed that Charley, Ephraim, Sally and John were the primary actors… excluding Adelia. ary 29, 1882. He was buried near Adelia and the Griswolds in Eldredge Cemetery as well.
of grievance; she was the one who partnered with Charley in crime. She probably facilitated the killing of her adoptive mother, just as she facilitated other illegal activities both before and after Sally’s death. So why isn’t Adelia as infamous as Charley? Part of the reason, I believe, is that she left us no words of her own related to the Griswold murder. Trial records contain hundreds of Charley’s, Ephraim’s and Sally’s words recalled by others. “John Ward, or The Victimized Assassin” gives the convicted killer’s point of view. In contrast, even though we have Adelia’s divorce petition for a peek into her mind on one subject, we have no record of what Adelia said and thought about the Griswold case. It’s easy to assume that, if someone’s perspective was not recorded, it was not important or relevant. The other explanation, in my mind, concerns historiography — how history is recorded, written and interpreted. People who were reporting on the Gris-
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wold murder when it happened assumed that Charley, Ephraim, Sally and John were the primary actors in the case. Therefore, the contemporary press coverage, the trial and related documents zeroed in on these four people, excluding Adelia. Recent historians have largely accepted the old prioritization of Charley, Ephraim, Sally and John and replicated it in modern accounts. Adelia was neglected when people in the 1860s were covering the murder, and her marginalization continues today. Sally Griswold’s murder wouldn’t have occurred without Adelia. Adelia’s actual role in the killing remains ambiguous, but I argue that it is highly probable that she was involved. She is a pivotal, albeit enigmatic, figure in Williston’s most notorious crime. I’ll have an addendum to this series coming, in which I examine the Potters’ effect on their daughter Kate, who was about 11 when she testified in her dad’s murder trial.
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Shelburne installs bonuses for police recruitment
BY ABBY CARROLL Community News Service
Modeled after a program in Williston, Shelburne will offer $10,000 to new police officers and dispatchers over their first two years on the job to bolster retention and recruitment. The Shelburne Selectboard unanimously approved the program June 28. It gives extra money to both new and recent hires in the town police department and will cost the town an estimated $207,500. “It’s that recruitment that’s going to get them in the door,” Police Chief Mike Thomas said. “The retention will hopefully keep them here.”
The new initiative will give certified officers and dispatchers a $5,000 sign-on bonus, plus added bonuses if they stay longer. The same goes for those who are uncertified but plan to go through academy and training. Police departments across Vermont have struggled to maintain staffing in recent years. In the wake of mass unrest after Minneapolis police killed George Floyd in 2020, police actions have come under more scrutiny, and some state and local leaders say that has affected staffing across Vermont. Thomas believes the program can help reverse that trend. Shelburne has seen an exodus of officers over the last few years.The hope is the program provides officers and dispatchers
with an incentive to work in Shelburne. Thomas was named police chief in early June several months after the town parted ways with embattled police chief Aaron Noble, who came under fire last winter for not being available to handle patrol shifts and not responding to phone calls, texts and other messages in a department that had seen a mass exodus of personnel. Thomas said the program could bring the department back to full staffing levels and help reduce overtime hours for current officers and dispatchers. The department would ideally have between 12 and 15 officers, he said, but right now only five full-time officers. A sixth officer is in training, the chief said.
Former Richmond police chief Kyle Kapitanski recently had his first day on the job in Shelburne. He came to the Shelburne department, he said, for better pay and higher future pay scales. Along with the $5,000 sign-on bonus, certified police and dispatchers will receive a $2,500 retention bonus after 12 months and another $2,500 bonus 24 months after their hire date. Uncertified officers who plan to become certified will also receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus after completing the police academy, field training and a probationary period. They’ll get the same $5,000 in retention bonuses after 24 months on the job. The same goes for uncertified dispatchers. In their June 28 discussion, selectboard members noted that the need for officers and dispatchers is widespread and that competition is fierce. Municipal and state departments across Vermont have struggled to keep full staff. The Vermont State Po• Will advocate for affordable housing that actually meets the needs of lice had 19 vacant positions in 2020, lower income families. 41 vacant positions in 2021 and 48 vacant positions so far this year. • Will help protect Vermont’s green spaces so that future generations Both Williston and Burlington can enjoy. have recently instituted recruitment and retention bonuses for their police • Will fight for the right for every parent to access affordable child care. departments. The first year of Shelburne’s pro• Will promote economic plans that address our demographic crisis now. gram will be funded by the regular • Will support laws that protect reproductive rights for all. town budget, while the second and third years will be funded by AmeriVisit www.lewisforvermont.com can Rescue Plan Act funds. “It’s nothing that we take lightly, nothing that any of us are enthusiastic about,” selectboard member Matt Wormser said about the cost. “But the Paid for by Lewis Mudge for State Senate • 3046 Greenbush Road • Charlotte, VT 05446 market is what the market is.”
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Charlotte Grange evolves beyond its farm-focused mission BY ABBY CARROLL Community News Service
Historically, the Charlotte Grange acted as a farmers’ society, a place to socialize, sell wares and seek support from one another. Current Grange president Mike Walker still wants Charlotters to honor the hall’s history, but he also wants them to see the organization in a new light: as a place for the whole community, not just farmers. “We want to be known as an organization that actually does things,” Walker said. “It’s more important that people enjoy the activities and get the benefit of the activities.” The Charlotte Grange runs a slew of programs throughout the year. In February the group held a meet-and-greet night for local candidates so townspeople could ask questions of office-seekers. In May, Grange members held a Memorial Day celebration to honor the human cost of war by recognizing veterans and Charlotters who’ve served in the Armed Forces. Those are just two of the projects the Grange has taken on in Charlotte — and the group has even more planned. The Grange Hall on Spear Street in East Charlotte was built in 1870 as a debating hall by the Young Men’s Literary Society. For years afterward it served as a schoolhouse. But since 1958, it’s been home to the Charlotte Grange, which was founded in 1908. Granges, historically, were agricultural societies that worked as a social and support group for farmers. Farmers could talk to one another in a central place and buy and sell supplies and machinery. At
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its peak, the group boasted as many as 120 members. Today the Grange has about 20 members, and the group has expanded beyond agriculture. But members still try to honor their history. One way they’re doing that is by creating a Charlotte farm map. The project is an effort to promote the town’s remaining farms. It began after a conversation with local farmers last December. “One of the things that was identified
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Dinnan was also involved in the Charlotte “Hand-Me-Downs” project, another of the Grange’s latest efforts, which helps Charlotte residents get clothes when they need them. “In Charlotte, we have a lot of extra clothes that are finished being used, and we have folks who need them,” she said. “To keep those resources here and redistribute them in a way that’s helpful was the inspiration behind the effort.” Working with the Charlotte Food Shelf, volunteers collect clothing donations and match them with families in need. Grange volunteers gather and sort the clothes while people from the food shelf match clothes with families. Walker is particularly excited about one program this summer: the Grange on the Green music series. The Grange, in collaboration with the local library, puts on free concerts. Two shows are remaining in the series — Aug. 11 and Sept. 8. As the community in Charlotte continues to grow and change, Grange leaders hope their organization grows too. Grange members want to make improvements to the hall, such as its heating system. The group hosted an auction in April to raise money for building maintenance, and in the past the organization has worked with the Preservation Trust of Vermont to restore windows and repaint the building’s exterior. The hope is that over time the hall can act as a hub for community life. “I hope that the name of the Grange will still be seen and recognized by the community,” Walker said. “But more important than the name, it’s actually the activities that we do and the people that we reach.”
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The dangers of online disinformation As we watch new information emerge from the Jan. 6 Congressional hearings, one truth has been made crystal clear. Whether it’s insurrection at the Capitol or violent threats against election officials, these acts are a consequence of a single insidious lie: that voter fraud altered the outcome of the 2020 General Election. Despite the complete lack of evidence, this lie has gripped certain groups in the electorate and is at the center of the divisiveness driving a wedge between Americans. We see it every day on social media, where a lie can be shared and spread rapidly, reaching thousands if not millions of people sometimes in a matter of minutes. We all want our elections to be secure, accessible, accurate and fair. Ensuring the accuracy of our elections is my No. 1 priority, and I hold steadfast faith in the integrity of our hardworking town and city clerks. The “voter fraud” lie is an insult to their diligent stewardship of Vermont elections, which are conducted on the local level. An attack on elections is an unfounded accusation of your neighbors, friends and local public servants. Even worse, it threatens to erode the public’s confidence in democracy itself. So, what can we do? It starts by being cautious with what we share online. That means taking the time to investigate and verify the information and its sources. As I like to say, “think before you link!” I will continue to operate my office transparently and openly
to all Vermonters. That includes ensuring the public’s access to our post-election audit, and to the results certification process. It is telling that the biggest skeptics of election integrity choose not to attend these important events. These events verify the accuracy and integrity of the elections process and do not fit the narrative these individuals have chosen to believe. The Vermont Secretary of State’s website is a treasure trove of election information, including a “myth vs. fact” page that tackles some of the most common pieces of disinformation we see on social media. Thank you for helping stop the spread of false, harmful information, and thank you for being a voter. Jim Condos Vermont Secretary of State
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It’s Ted’s turn On Aug. 9, I am voting for Ted Kenney for Chittenden County State’s Attorney. I whole-heartedly believe he will effectively address the crisis we are facing with the opioid epidemic, increase in gun violence and retail theft. Gun violence is now a common headline. The opioid epidemic continues to rage. Retail theft has skyrocketed. People no longer feel safe walking alone in the evening on Church Street. As a local retailer myself, I have seen first hand how our local businesses lose thousands of dollars to theft and have no recourse in the courts because charges are not filed and offenders are not
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR held responsible. The last theft we experienced, the offender simply smiled at the security camera as he walked out with stolen goods, knowing full well he would not be held responsible for his unlawful actions with the current policies in place. While I agree with those who say we cannot arrest our way out of the drug and crime problem, there remains a need to hold those who harm others accountable, and Ted Kenney will do just that. We need a State’s Attorney who can work with community members and stakeholders in order to find solutions and to implement policies that will keep our community safe. Ted Kenney has the experience to do the job having been a criminal defense attorney, worked in the field of child protection and served his community in several leadership positions. I am voting for Ted in the Democratic primary on Aug. 9, and I hope you will consider doing so as well. Greg Bibens Williston
Sarah for Secretary of State I am proudly voting for Sarah Copeland Hanzas for Vermont Secretary of State. As colleagues in the Vermont Legislature, Sarah and I have worked together on many important initiatives. Sarah has tackled lots of tough issues in the Legislature with thoughtful leadership and great results. This last biennium, she led redistricting through her committee and helped get pension reform passed unanimously in the Pension Reform Task Force then unanimously through the House and Senate and finally through the first-ever unanimous veto override. As the chair of the House Committee on Government Operations, Sarah led the charge on all matters related to the Secretary of State’s office. During her tenure, she passed legislation to help break down barriers for Vermonters to register and vote, including expanding Vermont’s automatic voter registration system, passing universal vote by mail, and more. She always made protecting, strengthening and preserving Vermont’s democracy a top priority and I know she will continue that critical work as the next Secretary of State. As a high school social studies teacher, I am particularly excited about Sarah’s commitment to educating our future voters. Many years ago, the Secretary of State’s office had a robust voter education curriculum and set of materials that teachers could access. Sarah
plans to reinstate the education and outreach director position and has a vision for expanding the office to engage young voters and provide more tools to combat election disinformation. Nothing is more important for the integrity and safety of our elections than a well-informed electorate, and it begins with young people. Sarah has rich experience as a teacher, mother, small business owner and legislator who rose to serve in leadership. I have tremendous respect for her values and work ethic and I encourage you to join me in voting for Sarah for Vermont’s Secretary of State on or before the Aug. 9 primary. Visit www.mvp.vermont.gov to request your ballot today. Rep. Erin Brady Williston
Bullish on Balint It’s the height of summer and, like you, I’m making the most of these long beautiful days. I’m also focused on the future, and that means electing the best person to represent Vermonters in Congress. This summer we have a decision to make on Primary Day, Aug. 9: Who should be the Democratic Party’s choice to replace Congressman Peter Welch? Let me share why I am supporting Senate President Becca Balint. For one thing, she was elected unanimously as President of the Vermont Senate by Democratic, Republican, Independent and Progressive senators. Becca puts people before party and has a track record of working with people who may disagree with her to achieve a greater good. For example, Becca led the effort to pass the first gun safety legislation in our state’s history. Becca Balint has proven that she can get things done in our Legislature. She had the foresight to pass Prop 5, which will enshrine reproductive rights in our state constitution. Vermonters only have one representative in the House of Representatives — we must send someone who has experience getting legislation passed. Before her work in the Vermont Senate, Becca was a middle school teacher in public schools across Windham County. She is also a mother to two children. Becca has seen and experienced first-hand the challenges that Vermont families face with health care, child care, housing, energy and affordability, and she has dedicated herself to finding solutions to these problems through public service. I hope you will join me in voting for Becca Balint in the August primary — and again in November. Cara Feldman-Hunt Williston
Recommending Balint I urge all Williston voters to join me in supporting Becca Balint for U.S. Congress in the Democratic primary on Aug. 9. I had the honor to serve with Becca in the Vermont state senate and cannot recommend her more highly. Becca is a strong supporter of the social justice issues that mean so much to me, like economic dignity for workers, affordable housing, dismantling systemic racism, judicial reform, pre-K through 12 and college education, child care and health care reform. I personally experienced Becca’s leadership and strong grasp of policy in her roles as Vice Chair of Senate Education and as Majority
Leader, and I witnessed from outside her efficacy as President Pro Tem among my former colleagues. Becca is smart, well-educated, well-informed and intellectually curious, making her by far the best candidate on issues in the Democratic primary field. Becca is also honest, decent and courteous, with a great sense of humor and a foundation of integrity — qualities that also cause her to outshine her opponents. And as a person who herself belongs to marginalized communities and who does not have the advantages that come with privileged connections to the party’s elite, Becca is the best person to represent everyday Vermonters and to understand the challenges facing us in these difficult times.
Please vote for Becca Balint at Town Hall, by mail or at the polls on Aug. 9. Debbie Ingram Ingram is a former Williston Selectboard member and former Vermont State Senator.
Toll rises to the top Many years ago, milk was delivered to homes. It was pasteurized and not homogenized so the most valuable part of the milk, the cream, rose to the top of the container. This year we have one candidate for Lieutenant Governor who rises to the top of the field, Kitty see LETTERS page 11
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Vermont will operate three different programs with the funds: two venture capital programs focused on rural, early-stage companies and technology companies and a new loan program focused on small businesses and climate change initiatives. “There is a desperate need for venture capital in Vermont to give small businesses and entrepreneurs
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A Richmond food truck run by 3 teens takes off BY LIA CHIEN VTDigger
On a recent sunny summer afternoon, tables of vendors lined a grassy park at the Richmond Farmers’ Market selling local produce, artisanal crafts and homemade food. Among them: Glory Burger, a Richmond-based food truck that dishes homemade burgers and fries at farmers’ markets and special events around Chittenden County. But unlike most food trucks, Glory Burger is managed and operated entirely by three teenagers. Ryan O’Neil, Shea Smith and Adam Weinstein, all 17 years old, will be seniors at Mount Mansfield Union High School this fall. O’Neil and Weinstein are from Richmond, while Smith is from Huntington. The three friends all have prior experience in the food industry. Smith and Weinstein worked at the now-closed Kitchen Table Bistro, and O’Neil and Smith work at Stone Corral Brewery in Richmond. The trio said they learned most of their cooking skills from their parents and from working in their kitchens at home. They started their food truck business last summer, using the
Richmond Farmers’ Market as their home base. “It was just a tent and a few fold-up tables,” Weinstein said of last year’s setup. “We started with no money, and we just kind of built it from the ground up.” Glory Burger is now a fully equipped restaurant on wheels. While not technically a truck, the kitchen can be hitched to one and towed wherever necessary. It’s complete with running water and ample cooking space. The new portable kitchen has made the operation more organized and efficient, Weinstein said. In Glory Burger’s early days, most of the customers were friends from school, Weinstein said. This summer, they’re cooking up food for a much wider customer base. “Being here at the farmers’ market, you develop people who just come back,” O’Neil said. “And once you develop that customer base, you can start to expand it.” During a recent interview at Glory Burger, the public’s enthusiasm for the food was evident. A passerby yelled, “Your food is awesome!” O’Neil, Smith and Weinstein responded with a “thanks” and a wave. Glory Burger’s menu consists of four different burgers
The operators of Glory Burger stand in front of their food truck at the Richmond Farmers’ Market on Friday, June 24. From left, Ryan O’Neil, Adam Weinstein and Shea Smith. PHOTO BY LIA CHIEN/VTDIGGER
and three variations of fries, advertised on colorful chalkboard menus. They use local Vermont beef and highlight the farm of origin on their menu. Last summer, making a profit was not a big priority, according to the trio. This year, they’re making enough to sustain the operation. “Initially, we were really doing it for the fun of cooking, which is still part of the reason see TRUCK page 11
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Scott Administration makes DFR appointments Gov. Phil Scott has appointed Kevin Gaffney as commissioner of the Department of Financial Regulation (DFR) and Emily Brown as the department’s deputy commissioner of insurance. Gaffney has served as interim commissioner since May 5, and as deputy commissioner of insurance since 2019. Prior to that, he had roles of increasing responsibility
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Over 200 business-minded community members recently gathered at Hula in Burlington for the annual Launch VT business pitch night and celebration of entrepreneurship. People pitched their business ideas to an audience and a panel of investor judges. Two businesses walked away with cash awards. The pitch night marks the end of LaunchVT’s annual 10-week intensive business accelerator program. Taking home the $15,000 grand prize was Wasted, founded by Thor Retzlaff, Kelsey McWilliams, Brophy Tyree and Taylor Zehren. The company aims to reimagine portable sanitation to make it better for the user and the planet. Winning the $5,000 Audience Choice Award was Little Patakha, founded by Akshata Nayak of Jericho. Little Patakha sparks curiosity in eager young minds by introducing them to diverse worlds, ideas, sounds and people.
Employers get unemployment tax relief Effective July 1, employer unemployment insurance taxes have decreased due to a decrease in the total taxable wage base in Vermont. Another decrease is expected next year, according to the Vermont Department of Labor. Employer contributions received by the Department of Labor go to claimants in weekly benefit payments. The maximum weekly benefit amount was also increased this month from $583 to $668.
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why we do it,” Smith said. “Not saying that our profit is something insane, but now we’re at a point where we can make enough money to make it really worth it.” The teens also acknowledged that their parents’ support has a lot to do with their success. The parents helped promote the business when it was just getting off the ground, Smith said. The truck’s name was partially inspired by a family recipe. Smith said his mom makes a meal she calls the “Glory Bowl,” and when the three friends were batting around names for their business, “glory” seemed to stick. “It kinda just grew on us,” Weinstein said. Since the teens have only one more year of high school, the question looms as to what they will do with the truck come graduation. “That’s a great question,”
mously adopted by the Appropriations Committee. She has many goals in her quest to be our next Lieutenant Governor. Amongst them are working to make sure the federal funds from the pandemic are well spent, working on climate change issues and keeping agriculture alive and well in Vermont. I have known Kitty for many years and I ask you to consider Kitty Toll when you vote on or before Aug. 9 in the Democratic primary. She clearly is the cream of the crop! Terry Macaig Macaig is a former Williston State Representative and current Williston Selectboard chair.
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Smith said. “We’ve put a lot of time into it and a lot of love,” Weinstein said. “We don’t want it to sit,” Smith said. They don’t see themselves staying in the food industry after high school but hope to open their own businesses later in life. Nevertheless, they are thankful for the opportunity Glory Burger has provided them so far. “This is a great way to learn how to start a business and it’s just fun,” Smith said. O’Neil said the three friends have learned a key lesson: “There’s no value in waiting to do something we want to do if we can just do it now.”
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CLOCKWISE from top left: Vermont Green’s Alfredo Bozalongo races to intercept the ball during their game vs. the NY Pathfinder FC at UVM’s Virtue Field on Wednesday evening. Nathan Messer plays the ball away from his defender. Joe Morrison lines up a shot on goal. OBSERVER PHOTOS BY AL FREY
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BY CHAPIN KAYNOR Special to the Observer Wild — or “poison” — parsnip is the tall yellow-flowered plant along roadways and in fields, especially those that are untended, disturbed or moist. It is from the same family as vegetable parsnip, carrots and Queen Anne’s lace, and its flowers look a lot like yellow Queen Anne’s lace. Some websites describe the flowering stalks as up to 4 or 5 feet, but we have plants up to 8 feet tall in Williston. Unlike poison ivy, whose irritant is on the outside of its leaves,
the “poison” of parsnip is in its sap. It causes rash, blisters and chemical burns with scarring that can last for several years. It is phototoxic, which means the sap does not cause this reaction until activated by ultraviolet light. If you get sap on your skin, the Vermont Health Department advises: wash your skin thoroughly with soap and water as soon as possible; protect your exposed skin from sunlight for at least 48 hours; if you experience a skin reaction, call your health care provider. I would add this: learn to identify the plant, including its
rosettes. Teach your friends and family, too; wear clothing to protect your skin when around it (e.g. hiking); if you think you got some sap on you, cover that area with anything you can so sunlight can’t reach it until you get to where you can wash. The people who have the worst experience are those who weedwhack it while wearing shorts and those who pick it for a bouquet. A friend of mine loaded a hay wagon bare-chested not knowing there was some parsnip baled in with the hay and he had terrible burns. Parsnip is a biennial with rosettes the first year that store
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July 6 at 6:48 p.m. — Police assisted Essex Police Department in
contacting a citizen on Lamplite Lane. July 6 at 9:10 p.m. — Police responded to a report of a traffic hazard on Connor Way. Upon arrival, the officer moved traffic cones to denote the hazard. July 6 at 9:52 p.m. — Police completed a welfare check at a citizen’s request on Keystone Drive. July 6 at 9:54 p.m. — Police responded to a report of a traffic hazard on Porterwood Drive. Upon arrival, the officer observed that the cones were on a private drive and were not blocking the road. July 7 at 3:20 a.m. — Police provided a courtesy ride to a citizen on Interstate 89. July 7 at 7:55 a.m. — Police took custody of found property at Maple Tree Place. July 7 at 10:25 a.m. — Police responded to a vehicle collision on St. George Road. Upon arrival, there were no injuries or hazards on the scene. July 7 at 11:53 a.m. — Police responded to a motor vehicle complaint on Madison Drive. Upon arrival, the officer spoke with the citizen regarding the street parking laws. July 7 at 12:05 p.m. — Police completed multiple VIN verifications at a business’ request. July 7 at 1:20 p.m. — Police responded to a 911 hang-up. Upon arrival, the officer confirmed that there was no emergency. July 7 at 1:40 p.m. — Police responded to assist Williston Fire Department on Blair Park Road with a medical call. July 7 at 1:43 p.m. — Police responded to a vehicle collision on Essex Road. Upon arrival, there were no hazards or injuries reported on the scene.
July 7 at 2:25 p.m. — Police provided a case number for property damage at Maple Tree Place. July 7 at 3:55 p.m. — Police assisted Williston Fire Department with a medical call on Commerce Street. July 7 at 3:56 p.m. — Police responded to assist Williston Fire Department with a medical call on Harvest Lane. July 7 at 4:48 p.m. — Police responded to assist Williston Fire Department with a medical call on Timothy Way. July 7 at 7:01 p.m. — Police responded to a report of disorderly conduct on Boxwood Street. Upon arrival, the officers took a citizen into protective custody. July 7 at 8:59 p.m. — Police responded to a request for assistance on Cypress Street. Upon arrival, the officer contacted family of the citizen to pick them up. July 8 at 1:23 a.m. — Police responded to assist Vermont State Police with processing an arrest. July 8 at 8:22 a.m. — Police processed a set of fingerprints at a citizen’s request. July 8 at 8:58 a.m. — Police processed a set of fingerprints at a citizen’s request. July 8 at 10:11 a.m. — Police responded to a report of a suspicious person on Harvest Lane. Upon arrival, the officer brought community outreach to the scene to provide services to the citizen. July 8 at 12:13 a.m. — Police took custody of lost property and returned it to the owner. July 8 at 1:22 a.m. — Police responded to a report of property damage on Chloe Circle. Upon arrival, the officer provided a case number for insurance purposes. July 8 at 4:23 p.m. — Police provided a case number for property damage on St. George Road.
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July 8 at 10:29 p.m. — Police responded to a report of suspicious behavior on North Williston Road. Upon arrival, the officer found no emergency. July 9 at 2:38 a.m. — Police responded to a 911 hang up on Avenue C. Upon arrival, the officer did not observe any emergencies. July 9 at 11:02 a.m. — Police provided a case number for property damage on Merchants Row.
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Friday, July 29, 5-7 p.m. Ages 12-plus. Meet outside of Escape Room 60 at Maple Tree Place to test your wits and then enjoy some frozen yogurt. Registration required. The Dorothy Alling Memorial Library is open: • Monday/Wednesday 10 a.m.-8 p.m. • Tuesday/Thursday/ Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. • Saturday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Visit www.damlvt.org to apply for a card, renew materials, access digital offerings and get programming updates (including the Bookmobile’s summer neighborhood route). Public wifi is available 24/7 from the patio. For help accessing materials or services, call 8784918 or email daml@damlvt. org. Register for programs online at www.damlvt.org.
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22, 3-4 p.m. Ages 5-plus. Learn all about sharks, shark teeth and fossils with Kristen Littlefield. Register online. TWEEN BOOK CLUB
Monday, July 25, 3-4 p.m. Join this tween-led discussion about the Golden Dome books! STORYTIME ON THE GREEN
Tuesdays, July 26 and Aug. 2, 10:30-11 a.m. Join Danielle for outdoor stories, rhymes and songs. CHARACTER PARTY
Wednesday, July 27, 5-6 p.m. Celebrate summer reading by dressing up as your favorite character (book, movie or game) and enjoying snacks and games at the library. PRESCHOOL MUSIC AND PLAYTIME ON THE GREEN
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On the Town Green: “The Tale of the Whale” by Karen Swann; in the park: Poetry; at Catamount Forest: “Swashby and the Sea” by Beth Ferry. Sharks and Fossils with Kristen Littlefield: Friday, July
Thursdays, July 28 and Aug. 4, 10:30-11 a.m. Birth to age 5. Enjoy music with Linda Bassick, then stay to play. In case of inclement weather, contact the library. K-9 DUKE STORYTIME WITH OFFICER COHEN
Friday, July 29, 10:30-11 a.m. Join Officer Cohen and Duke for a reading of their book and a chance to interact with Williston Police’s comfort dog.
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Monday, Aug. 1, 1-2 p.m. Learn about pollinators and bring a shirt (or pick one up at the library) to dye. TEEN GENRE BOOK CLUB
Friday, Aug. 5, 5-6 p.m. Ages 12-plus. Read any romantic comedy and join our new teen genre book club to discuss what you liked (or didn’t) and vote on the next genre.
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Register for the Summer Reading Challenge at www.damlvt.org. Track reading to win prizes and enjoy great books. NURTURING A CHILD’S SENSE OF WONDER SERIES
Online Tuesday July 26, 4-5 p.m. and in person Tuesday, Aug. 2, 10-11 a.m. Wrap up this series and experience nature and play outdoors at the library. You do not have to attend the online session to join the in-person one. READ TO A DOG
Thursday, July 28, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Call to register for a 10-min-
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At Home in the Sea
One shell or two?
Mini Fact: A triton sea snail moves along the seafloor on its “stomach foot.”
photo by Jason Marks
Have you ever hunted for seashells at the seashore? Did you know that they were once the homes of animals from a strange, watery world? Sea animals with shells belong to a group known as mollusks (MAH-lusks). Mollusks also include some animals with no shells, such as the octopus.
Pre-owned homes
Some animals move into the shells of other animals after the original owner dies. Shells offer them shelter. Shells help protect animals with soft bodies and no backbones, or vertebrae (VER-tuhbray). Soft-bodied animals with no backbone are called invertebrates (in-VER-tuh-brits). Most animals are invertebrates. Seashells protect invertebrate sea animals. These marine animals, or creatures living in the water, build shell homes and live inside them.
Building a home
Colorful layers
The beautiful colors on the shell vary depending on the animals’ diets and how fast they are secreting the shell material. Shellfish in warmer waters, where there is a big variety of food, will usually have many more colors than shellfish in colder waters. A queen conch snail looks out of its shell. The pink motherof-pearl that coats the inside of the shell is smooth and comfortable against the snail’s soft body. photo by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
What is mother-of-pearl?
Mother-of-pearl is the colorful part of seashells. This protective, smooth coating provides a cushion between the rougher outer shell and the animal’s soft body. Mother-of-pearl is the same substance that makes up pearls. When a shellfish such as an oyster feels something like a grain of sand irritating its mantle, it secretes a protective pearl coating around the irritant.
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Shells are made of a rocklike material, which is formed from calcium and other minerals, like our bones are. Sea animals get these minerals from the water. Shelled marine animals have a special skinlike covering over their bodies. This is called a mantle. The mantle secretes (si-KREETS), or produces and spreads, the material for the shell all around the animal’s body. Sea animals build their shells over time, layer by layer. You can tell how old a shellfish was by counting the layers spreading out over the shell, much like counting the rings of a tree.
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Shellfish don’t build their shells at a steady rate. They have growth spurts.
Single-shelled marine animals belong to a group called gastropods (GAS-truhpods). “Gastro” means stomach, and “pod” means foot. People gave them this name because it looks as if the animals are moving along on their stomachs. This is not what is really happening. They are really pulling themselves along with a big muscle. Animals such as snails build A sinuous whelk single shells to live in. Sea snails such as the conch or whelk usually build shells in a spiral shape.
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The giant clam is the largest bivalve on Earth. It can weigh up to 500 pounds.
photo by Peter Craig, courtesy NPS
Sea animals such as clams and oysters have two shells joined together with a kind of hinge. This type of shellfish is called a bivalve (BYE-valve). Have you noticed that you usually find only one half of a shell? When the animal dies or is eaten, the hinge usually breaks, and the two halves of the shell separate.
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Try ’n’ Find
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Words that remind us of seashells are hidden in this puzzle. Some words are hidden backward or diagonally, and some letters are used twice. See if you can find: ANIMAL, BIVALVE, CLAM, COLOR, CONCH, FOOD, GASTROPOD, HOME, INVERTEBRATE, LAYER, MANTLE, MARINE, MOLLUSK, OYSTER, PEARL, PROTECT, SEASHELL, SHELLFISH, SNAIL, WATER, WHELK.
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layer by layer. You can tell how old a shellfish was by counting the layers spreading out over the shell, much like counting the rings of a tree.
something like a grain of sand irritating its mantle, it secretes a protective pearl coating around the irritant.
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7 Little Words for Kids Use the letters in the boxes to make a word with the same meaning as the clue. The numbers in parentheses represent the number of letters in the solution. Each letter combination can be used only once, but all letter combinations will be necessary to complete the puzzle.
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Many parts of the Middle East have suffered from an unusual series of blinding sandstorms this spring, sending thousands of people to hospitals with respiratory problems. Businesses and schools were forced to close due to the storms. One sandstorm expert says unusual heat and drought this year in East Africa, the Middle East and Asia could have made some sandstorms worse. Others point to climate change and mismanagement of water resources as important factors in the more frequent sandstorms. adapted with permission from Earthweek.com
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Words that remind us of seashells are hidden in this puzzle. Some words are hidden backward or diagonally, and some letters are used twice. See if you can find: ANIMAL, BIVALVE, CLAM, COLOR, CONCH, FOOD, GASTROPOD, HOME, INVERTEBRATE, LAYER, MANTLE, MARINE, MOLLUSK, OYSTER, PEARL, PROTECT, SEASHELL, SHELLFISH, SNAIL, WATER, WHELK.
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Should you take daily aspirin for your heart? Savvy Senior By Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve been taking daily aspirin for almost 20 years now because I have a family history of heart disease. But I recently read that using aspirin is not recommended anymore. What can you tell me about this change in philosophy? Confused Aspirin User Dear Confused, There’s no doubt that taking
low-dose daily aspirin is beneficial to most people who’ve had a heart attack or stroke. But if you don’t have heart disease, should you take it as a preventative measure? The answer for most people is probably not, according to new guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, a widely respected independent panel that develops recommendations on preventive health care. Here’s what you should know. NEW GUIDELINES
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For years, aspirin has been a go-to pill Americans use it to help ward off cardiovascular disease because of its blood thinning capability. But like most medicines, it can cause serious side effects. Aspirin irritates the stomach lining and can cause bleeding in the stomach, intestines and brain, which can be life-threatening. And the risk of bleeding increases with age. About one-third of Americans age 40 and older, and more than 45 percent of people over age 70, who don’t have cardiovascular disease, already take a daily aspirin to help prevent cardiovascular disease because it’s been recommended for decades by many different health experts. But in the past few years, new research has emerged showing that, for many people without diagnosed heart disease, the risk of
bleeding may outweigh the benefits of taking a daily aspirin. This research, along with the advent of other effective therapies in preventing heart attacks and strokes that don’t cause bleeding — better blood pressure drugs and statins for lowering cholesterol — has narrowed the role aspirin plays. Here’s a breakdown of the task force’s updated guidelines of who should and shouldn’t take a daily aspirin, and for those who should, how to take it safely. WHO SHOULD TAKE IT?
There are two categories of people who can still benefit from using aspirin. For people with established cardiovascular disease, especially those who have already had a heart attack or stroke, there’s strong evidence that taking a daily low-dose aspirin significantly reduces the risk of a second cardiovascular event. And adults ages 40 to 59 with a 10 percent or higher risk for cardiovascular disease over the next decade may see a small benefit to daily aspirin, but it should be an individual decision and discussed with your doctor. WHO SHOULD SKIP IT?
People who are 60 and older without established cardiovascular disease who do not currently take a daily aspirin to prevent heart disease should not start now. This is particularly true for people with a history of bleeding,
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The best approach is to talk to your doctor about the potential risks and benefits of aspirin specifically for you. Because the risk of bleeding rises with dosage, if aspirin is recommended, take the lowest possible amount, which for most people is an 81 milligram baby aspirin. And if you experience any stomach pain, talk to your doctor. You should also know that in 2016, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force suggested that daily aspirin use could also help lower the risk of colorectal cancer along with cardiovascular disease. But the group now says there’s not enough evidence to support that claim. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.
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OBITUARIES Ruth Skiff
Having lived a rich and rewarding life, Ruth Skiff, 90, passed away July 3rd on the family homestead she and her husband Bill created on Butternut Road in Williston, while overlooking her beloved wildflowers and in the constant, loving presence of her husband, four children, cherished in-laws and 6 grandchildren. Daughter of first generation Spanish immigrants through Ellis Island and a native Spanish speaker, Ruth learned to speak English while attending school in Massachusetts without any formalized instruction. Gifted with a keen intellect, strong work ethic and intense love of lifelong learning, Ruth earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Trinity College in her 40’s while simultaneously working full-time, raising 4 children, and managing near constant home renovations at the family farm. Never one to rest, a Master’s Degree in Psychology from Johnson College followed, driving the distance to Johnson for classes, returning home to Williston late at night, yet somehow fitting in enough studying to earn topnotch grades, contributing to her community and keeping the family plates spinning. Among her most fulfilling life experiences was her 18 year career as a licensed mental health counselor. Her work with Washington County Mental Health supported clients living in the community as well as group work with felony domestic violence offenders, individuals convicted of driving under the influence and countless additional Vermont agencies needing her level of compassion and expertise over the years. Ruth often expressed appreciation for her co-workers at WCMH and the enriching personal and profes-
sional growth this career provided her. She served as an example for colleagues, family, and friends of the importance of finding both joy and purpose in what you do for a living. People often sought Ruth’s kind and thoughtful counsel. When asked how best to respond to the many recent challenges in the world, her counsel to “Take care of yourself, take care of your family and take care of your community” resonated both as an antidote and solution. Ruth gifted us with a legacy of unconditional love, and the example of a life lived with purpose and meaning that enriched the lives of those in her community and home. We are grateful for the many experiences and great memories we shared with her. Ruth’s legacy will live on in every deliberate act of kindness extended. She taught us well. The family plans a small celebration of Ruth’s life to take place on Butternut Road for close family and friends in the near future. “Where there is great love there are always miracles.” Willa Cather Arrangements are in care of Gifford Funeral Home, 22 Depot Street, Richmond, VT.
Mark Sullivan was born on May 9, 1951 in Bangor, ME. Growing up, he was an amazing athlete at Kent’s Hill Prep School where he played soccer, skied and was the lacrosse captain. He continued to excel in academics and athletics and went to New England College on a ski scholarship for ski jumping. He would consistently win the Ski Meister Award (for competing in all events) as well as played lacrosse and soccer. During college, he was drafted to serve in the Army where he was awarded the national defense service medal. He was a 45cal expert, M16 sharpshooter and grenade expert. He spent time in Germany with his brother Ken Sullivan. He turned down going to West Point to make his own unique path in life. He decided to become a chef to pick up girls … It worked. He met and married his partner through love and life, Phyllis Keene, in 1975 at the Hook, Line and Sinker where he was a chef and she waited tables. In 1981, he started a jewelry store in Nantucket called The Good Life. It was always his dream to live on the island. Three years later, Mark and Phyllis had a son, Tyler Sullivan. He loved fishing with his son Tyler, and they even went shark fishing together. He was a football coach for Tyler and an extremely proud father, quick to show off any accomplishment of his only child. In 2004, he opened up South Street Diner in Westborough. Not
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Street Diner and retired to live on Nantucket. In 2018, he was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer and decided to sell the dream home in Nantucket in 2021 for a different dream in Vermont. They moved to their new lake home in 2021 and were able to spend so much more time with his family. His family is so happy they made the move when they did, even though it meant leaving Nantucket. He fought so hard for so long and one of his last projects was to get the dock installed at their new home on Lake Champlain in Vermont. Not only get it installed, but make it perfect. He measured and drew different configurations and even moved the flagpole multiple times just so his grandkids, Charlie and Loa, could cast their fishing rods perfectly. Thanks to him, the dock is in and his grandson even caught a fish on Father’s Day — a perfect way to mark the dock project as a success. He always put others before himself and was a true gentlemen. He was the first person to stand up and give you a handshake with his bear paws, open the door for you or put a coat on if you looked cold … and always offer his shirt to get your boogers on the chairlift. He was truly determined to keep living to see his grandkids Charlie and Loa, his son Tyler, his daughter in law Adria and of course his partner through love and life Phyllis. Celebration of life details will be available at https://www.forevermissed.com/mark-sullivan/.
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Resident Eric Howe noted, however, that vertical development is a way to concentrate growth in Taft Corners and take development pressure off the rural parts of town. The board is considering reducing the allowed building height to between three and five stories. The board has also fielded requests from landowners to remove their properties from the form-based code boundaries, allowing them to proceed with development projects under existing land use regulations. Snyder Homes has already filed for a permit under the existing regulations for the majority of its proposed neighborhood on the former Essex Alliance Church property on Route 2A north of Finney Crossing. If the new regulations are approved, there is potential that future phases of the project would be bound by them, unless the selectboard agrees to draw the property out of the form-based code boundary, as owner Chris Snyder has asked. Allen Brook Development, which controls land near Maple Tree Place on Route 2, and Taft Corners Associates,
which controls land around Wal-Mart and Home Depot, are also asking to remain under the current zoning. Taft Corners Associates owners have argued that their area near Interstate 89 should remain friendly to single story retail development, which would be prohibited under the new zoning. The large, national retailers they lease to, they have said, do not want other commercial or residential tenants above their stores. The selectboard is considering redrawing the form-based code boundaries to allow all or portions of the Allen Brook, Snyder and Taft Corners Associates land to remain under the current regulations. If the selectboard approves the formbased code, all Taft Corners development proposals will be reviewed by the zoning administrator (currently Boulanger) to ensure they conform with the code. Some residents have expressed concern about taking the Development Review Board (DRB) out of the approval process. “(This) puts all the decision power in the hands of non-elected personnel,” Urie wrote. Boulanger noted that there would be an opportunity for people to appeal administrative decisions to the DRB.
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John Hemmelgarn, a member of the DRB, supports the move to an administrative-only review. He said the formbased code as drafted is an expression of the will of the people for Taft Corners. “The form-based code … has been developed with a tremendous amount of public input — input that is focused on aesthetic components, quality of life and citizens’ everyday interface with their built environment,” Hemmelgarn wrote in a letter to the board. “This code will improve how Willistonians feel about their town. “Significant changes would be contrary to the rigorous public input process that was undertaken, negating what I feel is one of the strongest reasons to adopt the form-based code — public consensus on
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what we in Williston have decided is best for our town,” he continued. “Changing the code now based on the voices of a relative few would be contrary to the myriad voices heard throughout the process.” Hemmelgarn is not the only one urging the selectboard to pass the new regulations as drafted. “We are lucky to have a growth problem,” Kyle Sala and Lizzy Pope wrote in a co-authored letter to the board. “The form-based code will allow Williston to manage that growth in a more effective and efficient manner. If (it) is not enacted, suburban sprawl will continue to eat away open space, and more disjointed, unfunctional buildings will go up in the growth center.”
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LOST CAT — Geno has been missing since Wednesday, June 1st from Talcott Road near the Williston Fire Department. He is a 13 lb orange cat with white on his nose, mouth and chest. He has been an indoor cat since he moved to Williston and does not know the area. Please check cameras and sheds and garages and reach out to Susie at susiesnowvt@gmail.com with any sightings.
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Tuesday, August 9, 2022 – 7:00 PM Hybrid Meeting: Town Hall Meeting Room, (7900 Williston Road) or Zoom Meeting ID 864 8114 4825 on zoom. us/join or call 1-646-558-8656 DP 18-06.3 VT Hotel Group LLC requests a discretionary permit to revise the building facades, color, materials and site plan of a proposed 4-story 92 room hotel at 34-82 Blair Park Road in the BPZD. Project details and site plans are available online, go to bit.ly/DRBagendas. Contact Planning & Zoning Office for more information: 802-878-6704 or email planning@willistonvt.org
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more lively. The tour group seemed to agree that new homes are necessary to help sustain any businesses that could crop up under the proposed updates. But debate grew over how much infill should be allowed. Resident Matthew Parisi believes ample growth and higher density could allow for more affordable housing. “I’m a proponent of infill,” he said. “We clearly need some more development in town or village centers.” He added: “Unfortunately, with the mass influx of people into Chittenden County recently, we can’t keep the current density (limits).” Heymann agreed that the current limit of two dwellings per acre is a little restrictive to new home development, but the limit of the 1980s — six dwellings per acre — might be too much for today’s needs. Heymann said she wants to work with residents and staff to find a happy medium between the two. Stanko agreed that some infill could drum up business, but she is adamant about limiting development to preserve the village’s quaint aesthetic.
Stanko also believes any new residential developments in the village should be affordable. “If they’re going to start building $450,000 homes as infill, then I don’t support that,” she said, “but if they’re going to start building $200,000 homes, I would support that more.” At the next stop Heymann provided a physical example of what officials want to accomplish with zoning updates. She demonstrated how the building that houses Ridgeline Real Estate Company has both residential and commercial uses. She also pointed out the fence surrounding the parking lot tucked behind the building, which aims to minimize noise and nuisance for neighboring residences. “When a (business), particularly a restaurant that might have outdoor music or seating, is developed, it will be the right size for the village and potential conflict will be mitigated as much as possible,” she said. After the tour, Parisi said he had never experienced anything like it in his time as a developer. “I think it’s a good way to get community members involved,” he said. To give feedback on the proposed zoning changes, visit https://willistonvillagevt.us/survey.
Emily Heymann, Williston’s senior planner, provides physical examples of what officials want to accomplish with zoning updates during a recent walking tour of the village. OBSERVER PHOTO BY KARSON PETTY
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